Casa do Nhôzinho-November 2024-www.zzdtravel.com

Publish for free

Home

/

/

/

Brazil

/

/

Casa do Nhôzinho

Casa do Nhôzinho-November 2024

zzdtravel

分享 X Twitter Yahoo Mail LinkedIn Facebook Amazon Wish List Reddit Telegram Sina Weibo

Nov 21, 2024

　　At the eclectic and fascinating Casa do Nhôzinho, you can see a collection of ingenious fish traps, rooms featuring Maranhão indigenous artisanry, and hosts of colorful, delicate Bumba Meu Boi figurines made by the 20th-century master artisan Mestre Nhôzinho. It was closed for electrical work when we visited but was due to reopen imminently.

Previous Article：Casa do Maranhão Next Article：Museo do Reggae Maranhão

Must-see attractions

Casa do Maranhão

　　Set in the former customs house built right on the river mouth, this informative and colorful museum is dedicated to Maranhense culture and features a great collection of costumes and props from Carnaval and Bumba Meu Boi. There are also displays on river-going boats of the region and explanations of...

Mercado das Tulhas

　　This 19th-century market building now trades in an interesting variety of typical Maranhão crafts and foods, from dried prawns and Brazil nuts to an artificially colored purple cassava liquor called tiquira and Maranhão's most hailed regional soda, Guaraná Jesus. It also has a couple of bars that get animated in...

　　In this building that once housed a slave market (notice the absence of windows), the Museu do Negro exhibits relics of slavery, including a replica whipping post and a striking collection of wood carvings and statuettes from West Africa. It was closed for restoration when we visited but is slated...

Centro de Cultura Popular Domingos Vieira Filho

　　An impressive 19th-century mansion housing four fascinating floors of exhibits on São Luís’ festivals – Carnaval, Bumba Meu Boi and Divino Espírito Santo – and its Afro-Brazilian cults such as Umbanda and Tambor de Mina. The friendly staff will show you around and explain, but speakers of English or other...

Palácio dos Leões

　　The Palácio dos Leões is the state governor’s palace, built in the 18th century on the site of the original French fort. It still houses state government offices and the governor's residence but half a dozen rooms are open to visitors; these contain a wealth of valuable antique furnishings and...

Centro Cultural Vale Maranhão

　　This hip new cultural center in a stylishly renovated colonial mansion in the heart of the historical center features rotating exhibitions of high-quality local and national art. Also hosts performances and has a good cafe. It's funded by a multinational mining company, but the friendly staff and guides are anything...

Casa do Nhôzinho

　　At the eclectic and fascinating Casa do Nhôzinho, you can see a collection of ingenious fish traps, rooms featuring Maranhão indigenous artisanry, and hosts of colorful, delicate Bumba Meu Boi figurines made by the 20th-century master artisan Mestre Nhôzinho. It was closed for electrical work when we visited but was...

Museo do Reggae Maranhão

　　A small, bright museum covering the history of reggae music in Maranhão. In addition to displays dedicated to the local artists and promoters who bought the Caribbean sounds to these shores, there are listening posts and a replica of the Voz do Ouro Canarinho – one of the city's most...

Related Information Recommendations

7 of the Quietest Destinations in the World

Why St. Lucia May Be Home to the Fountain of Youth

Get Restored at These 10 Incredible Hot Springs Hotels

5 Surprising Forms of Tourism That Are Actually Becoming Popular

9 Outrageously Indulgent European Spa Treatments You’ve Never Heard Of Before

7 U.S. Cities Where It’s Easy to Be Healthy on Vacation

The Rise of Spiritual Tourism: 8 Must-Try Experiences

13 Things You Only Do When You’re On Vacation

About

Terms and Conditions Privacy policy Cookie Settings Contact Us

Services

Login register

zzdtravel Travel Travel Story Cruise Attractions

Copyright 2023-2024 - www.zzdtravel.com All Rights Reserved